The ancient and modern health benefits of american ginsenG

Reduced stress, increased
energy, and more

The Chinese believe American Ginseng is effective in creating a calming effect that can support improved energy, immune resistance, and longevity. Many Native American tribes used ginseng as a stimulant and to treat headaches, fever, indigestion, and infertility.

Today, the promising health benefits of American Ginseng are drawing increasing attention from western researchers.

The main ingredients of American Ginseng are ginsenosides and polysaccharide glycans. These are believed to provide “adaptogen” benefits that support your adrenals, balance your hormones, and help your body stay calm. Feeling calm is critical to avoid the fatigue that is often caused by the chronic stress and anxiety-ridden situations of the modern world. Adaptogenic herbs have been used for thousands of years as natural remedies and have exploded in popularity over the last couple of years.

A NEW SOURCE FOR ADDED VITAMiNS AND NUTRIENTS

While more research is needed, scientists know that American Ginseng contains a variety of trace minerals that can be beneficial as dietary supplements including potassium (K), phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), and selenium (Se). Ginseng is also known to contain Vitamin E and B vitamins such as Vitamin B7 and B12.

HOW wisconsin GINSENG BENEFITS YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS

From boosting your immune function to reducing stress-causing cortisol levels, the strong nutrient-rich, antioxidant properties of Wisconsin Ginseng make it an excellent addition to your daily health routine. See more about how American Ginseng can provide important benefits for your health and wellness.

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Focus and cognition

Some studies suggest that taking a ginseng supplement for just eight days can improve energy, mood, and mental performance. A 2005 study examined the effects of ginseng on participants’ mental performance, mental fatigue, and blood sugar levels. The result? After taking ginseng, participants’ cognitive performance on difficult tasks improved and participants experienced less mental fatigue.

Mood

According to research at Vanderbilt University, ginseng use after breast cancer diagnosis was positively associated with quality of life scores, with the strongest effect in the psychological and social well-being domains. Additionally, quality of life improved as cumulative ginseng use increased.

Chronic fatigue

In a 2013 study cited by the National Library of Medicine, researchers randomly assigned 90 individuals with chronic fatigue to 3 groups: those who received 1 gram of ginseng, 2 grams of ginseng, and finally, a placebo, for four weeks. Those given 2 grams of ginseng reported less mental fatigue than those taking the placebo.

Diabetes

Several human studies show that American Ginseng lowered blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. One study found that people with type 2 diabetes who took American Ginseng before or together with a high sugar drink experienced less of an increase in blood glucose levels.

Immunity

Several clinical studies have shown that American Ginseng does boost the performance of cells that play a role in immunity. In theory, this improvement in immune function could help the body fight off infection and disease.

In 2005, researchers conducted a four month study on American Ginseng that involved 279 volunteers. Some in the group were given placebo and some were given 400 mg of American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). The end results showed that only 10 percent of the ginseng takers got two or more colds, compared to 23 percent in the placebo group. The ginseng takers also reported less severe cold symptoms.

Cardiovascular Disease

Research conducted over many decades has revealed that long working hours, noise, and poorer workplace environments proportionally increased the incidence of Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). CVDs have a higher mortality rate than cancers worldwide, and in Western countries account for more than half of all deaths. Ginseng is an effective antioxidant, and also improves vasomotor function and prevents blood clots. These effects positively improve cardiovascular health.

Respiratory Illness

Upper respiratory tract infections are a major source of morbidity throughout the world. Recent studies have shown that incorporating American Ginseng into your daily routine during seasons when viral respiratory illnesses thrive can help you avoid or recover more quickly from flu-like illnesses and the common cold.

Researchers at the University of Alberta, Edmonton found in a study of more than 100 people, that persistent use of American Ginseng led to fewer colds over a 4-month period. This same study also found that consuming American Ginseng resulted in a reduction in severity of cold symptoms and fewer days reported with cold symptoms.

A proprietary extract of the roots of North American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), COLD-fX, was taken by immunocompetent elderly patients during an early cold and flu season and the results a reduction of the relative risk and duration of respiratory symptoms by. By 48% and 55% respectively.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

According to an article from Science Publishing Group, in 2020 researchers performed randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trials to study the effect of Wisconsin Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) in Improvement of Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated Fatigue.  A total of 17 individuals with well-controlled RA who complained of fatigue completed the study. After 8 weeks of treatment, there was a significant difference in efficacy between the control group  who had been given a placebo, and the group who had been given a 6,000 mg/day dose of ginseng.

Be Sure You’re Getting The Benefits Of Authentic Wisconsin Ginseng

The world’s best American Ginseng is grown in Wisconsin using best practices and safe guidelines. Because Wisconsin grown American Ginseng is a premium product, there is a risk that disreputable dealers and manufacturers might represent lesser American Ginseng products from other countries as Wisconsin Ginseng.

While these products may be the American Ginseng species, they are not grown in Wisconsin and do not meet the safety guidelines of the United States EPA or the standards set by the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

To have full confidence in any American Ginseng product look for this seal from the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Or be sure to purchase from this list of trusted and reputable Wisconsin Ginseng manufacturers and dealers.

GINSENG CAN INTERACT WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS

Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal medicines in the world and is generally considered safe. If you are being treated with any medications or have any medical conditions speak with your doctor before using Ginseng or any health supplement. See this article for further details.

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